Flexible Health & Safety Learning with HLA
Louise Fitzpatrick is an Administrator and Health & Safety Co-Ordinator at Cairngorm Group. She recently completed her SCQF Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety with Highland Learning Academy.
“Thank you to Yvonne for being so supportive throughout.”
– Louise Fitzpatrick, Cairngorm Group
📚 Learning That Fits Around a Full-Time Role
Louise chose to study with HLA because the flexible structure allowed her to manage her qualification alongside her busy full-time role. The course was delivered online, but with regular contact and guidance from her assessor, it felt far more personal than expected.
“Although the course was online, the support and regular catch-ups with Yvonne made it a really personable experience,” Louise said.
✅ A Convenient Path to Career Development
The SVQ course allowed Louise to study at her own pace and fit coursework around her working schedule. This flexibility was key to helping her gain a recognised health and safety qualification without disrupting her responsibilities at Cairngorm Group.
“The SVQ was very convenient, and I could study and submit work in my own time. That made a huge difference while working full-time.”
👏 Excellent Tutor Support
Much of Louise’s positive experience came from the ongoing encouragement and availability of her tutor, Yvonne:
“Yvonne was so supportive throughout the entire course — always available when I needed help. She made the experience even better.”
🌟 Recommendation for Employers and Learners
Now that she’s completed the qualification, Louise is proud of what she’s achieved and recommends the experience to others looking to upskill in workplace safety or support their teams in doing so.
“I would highly recommend HLA to both learners and employers. It’s been a great experience from start to finish.”
➡️ Ready to Upskill in Health and Safety?
Explore the Occupational Health & Safety SCQF Level 7 qualification and how it can help you or your team build practical, career-relevant skills — on a flexible schedule.
